Always thought 7am was too early an hour to start your day? We did, too. Until we decided to explore Russell Market on a walk with Xerxes Bodhanwala, chef and co-founder of Red Fork {Indiranagar}. Reaching the market early on a weekday morning, we spent a while reflecting on the age-old heritage structure {built in 1927} before starting off. Known to be one of the oldest markets in the city, the vendors were just starting with their day’s business when we began the walk. By the time we got back to the same spot {around two hours later}, the place had changed completely with many vendors, trucks and general chaos.
From the fish market to the bustling vegetables market, Chef Xerxes took us through the place, giving us the lowdown on where he shops from for his restaurant kitchen. Ask him what brings him to Russell Market, and he’ll tell you all about the freshness of products and how over time, these vendors have come to understand the kind of products he is looking for. Here’s a glimpse of how the walk went.
